Associate Attorney - Trial & Defense

Clyde & Co•Chicago, IL

8d•$135,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Clyde & Co is seeking an Associate Attorney to support its Trial & Defense practice in the Chicago office. The practice handles catastrophic and bodily injury cases, complex business and commercial litigation, premises liability, bad faith and fraud, UM/UIM, class action and mass tort, and trucking and transportation matters. The ideal candidate has litigation and trial experience; coverage experience is a plus. The firm seeks someone proactive, motivated, and organized, with superior oral argument, research, and writing skills. The role involves analyzing insurance policies, drafting coverage opinions, and providing clients with coverage advice and recommendations. The Associate Attorney will conduct complex legal research and analysis, draft memoranda and other legal documents, and attend depositions, hearings, and mediations as required. The position offers hybrid work flexibility and benefits that include flexible paid time off, performance bonuses, student debt repayment for eligible attorneys, referral rewards, mentorship and career development, wellbeing benefits, inclusive parental leave, and opportunities for global mobility. The salary range is $135,000–$150,000, with compensation decisions based on factors including skills, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and business needs.

Requirements

Admission to the Illinois Bar.
2–3 years of experience.
Excellent academic credentials.
Exceptional legal writing and communication skills.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
Litigation and trial experience.
Proactive, motivated, and organized approach.
Superior oral argument, research, and writing skills.

Nice To Haves

Coverage experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze insurance policies, draft coverage opinions, and provide clients with coverage advice and recommendations.
Conduct complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda.
Draft and review pleadings, memoranda, briefs, discovery, motions with supporting briefs, and other legal correspondence.
Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations as required.

Benefits

Hybrid work flexibility.
Flexible paid time off.
Annual performance-based bonuses and a monthly bonus plan offering the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month.
For eligible attorneys, a non-taxable monthly payment of $250 toward a qualified higher education student loan.
Referral bonuses.
Mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
Social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
$300 per calendar year for wellness activities and a Wellbeing Day dedicated to mental, physical, and emotional health.
Six months of fully paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
Opportunities to participate in client-facing events across North America and visit international offices.